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GEELONG LYRIC THEATRE SOCIETY

Over the past 36 years, Geelong Lyric Theatre Society
has established itself as one of Victoria's leading
non-professional theatre companies. Our mission is
to provide an avenue for local talent to shine both
on and off the stage by producing high quality, yet
affordable musical theatre.

In 2002, Lyric Youth Theatre was established to provide
an opportunity for the younger generation to become more
actively involved in musical theatre by producing shows
exclusively for those under the age of 21 years of age.

Company History

Geelong Lyric Theatre Society began in June 1965 as
Geelong Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera Company under
the umbrella of the Geelong Society of Operatic and
Dramatic Art (GSODA) with the first production being
The Pirates of Penzance.

In 1974 the Company broke away from GSODA and formed
Geelong Gilbert and Sullivan and Light Opera Company
with its first production being "HMS Pinafore" followed
in June 1975 by "The Gipsy Baron". The G & S Company
continued to perform G & S operettas intermingled with
light operettas until 1982 when the name was changed to
Geelong Lyric Theatre Society Inc.

In 1995 GLTS's 21st birthday celebrations were highlighted
by its first production of Les MisÚrables, directed by
well known professional actor, the late Peter Adams.

2000 again saw the staging of Les MisÚrables this time in
the Costa Hall at Deakin University. 2005 once again saw
Les MisÚrables staged successfully, proving that Les
MisÚrables is the world's favourite musical. The company
has also staged many other memorable productions over the
years including the classics My Fair Lady; The King and I;
The Sound of Music; South Pacific; Brigadoon; Oklahoma!;
Oliver!; The Merry Widow; Die Fledermaus; The Desert Song;
Fiddler on the Roof; Into the Woods and the majority of
the G &amp S operettas.

At the 2000 Music Theatre Guild of Victoria presentations,
GLTS life member Geoff Tomkins joined former recipient and
fellow life member Nell Wynd as the winner of the Edith
Harrhy Award for Outstanding Contribution to Musical Theatre.

In 2003 Lyric Youth Theatre (LYT) was introduced with a
successful production of Pirates of Penzance. LYT caters for
under 21's and encourages young members to work behind the
scenes and in the orchestra as well as on stage.

Over the years Geelong Lyric Theatre Society has been nominated
many times for Awards of Excellence at the annual Music Theatre
Guild of Victoria Awards. Our thirtieth year (2004) was
highlighted by finally winning many awards including the
prestigious Production of the Year for Sweeney Todd.

Successful and innovative, Geelong Lyric Theatre Society has
established itself as a leading non-professional theatre company
not only in Geelong but also state-wide. Comprising music
theatre enthusiasts from all walks of life, our mission is simply
to produce top quality local shows at affordable prices and to
provide an avenue for talent to shine.